HR 5035 would let veterans and spouses transfer licenses across state lines
In committeeH.R. 5035Latest action
Sponsor: Jimmy Patronis · Representative · FL
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Official title: Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 5035 requires states to accept out-of-state professional licenses from honorably discharged veterans and their spouses who relocate within 36 months of discharge.
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What does this do?
HR 5035 requires states to recognize a valid out-of-state professional license held by an honorably discharged veteran or their spouse, rather than putting them through a full new licensing process. The applicant must submit a simple application and a sworn statement confirming they meet the new state's rules. If a state cannot process the transfer within 30 days, it must issue a temporary license so the person can continue working.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects honorably discharged veterans and their spouses who hold professional licenses and relocate after leaving active military service. It also affects state licensing boards, which would be required to honor qualifying out-of-state licenses.
Why does it matter?
Veterans and military spouses who move across state lines currently risk losing the ability to work in their licensed profession while they complete a full new licensing process in each state. Under this bill, states would be bound by a 30-day processing window and a mandate to accept qualifying licenses, changing how licensing boards handle these applicants.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Aug 26, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.